Welcome! Chances are you are at your home or your
office. Wouldn't you rather be out boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or sailing in a Colorado state park?
One thing
we have found is that not everyone knows about their state parks so we have
put together this site to help find the fun places to go. To the side we
have listed related information. Have fun and enjoy the relaxation and
excitement of the outdoors!
Arkansas Headwaters
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Welcome to the Arkansas Headwaters, one of the nation's premier recreation areas! Stretching for 148 miles along the Arkansas River, the area offers abundant and outstanding opportunities for fishing, rafting, kayaking, picnicking, hiking, camping, mountain biking, and sightseeing among deep canyons, broad valleys and towering mountain peaks.
Barbour Ponds
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Barbour Ponds features 60 campsites, great fishing for rainbow trout, catfish, crappie and bass, and excellent bird watching for waterfowl and many other species. In the shadow of spectacular Long's Peak, Barbour Ponds State Park is a quiet retreat located between Denver and Fort Collins off I-25.
Barr Lake
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Nature enthusiasts can enjoy a unique combination of activities from wildlife watching and educational programs to hunting and fishing at Barr Lake State Park. A boater and wildlife-watcher's paradise, Barr Lake is known as an exceptional wildlife habitat. Bird watchers can spot over 300 species of birds at the park, which is home to the Colorado Bird Observatory and an important Colorado wildlife refuge.
Bonny Lake State Park
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Well-known for quality water-based recreation, Bonny Lake State Park is a pleasant combination of modern facilities and large expanses of prairie and riparian open space.
Boyd Lake State Park
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The pelicans display their full wingspan as they glide gracefully to a landing on the clear surface of the lake. The sun reflects across the gentle ripples made in their wake. In the distance, a sailboat flies on the breeze, fishermen cast for that trophy catch and families play and picnic on a sandy beach. This is Boyd Lake State Park. The most modern water sports facility in northern Colorado, Boyd Lake State Park boasts over 1,700 surface-acres of water for boating, fishing, sailing and more.
Castlewood Canyon
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Located in the famous Black Forest in central Colorado, Castlewood Canyon State Park offers visitors hiking, rock climbing and unique sightseeing opportunities in an arid and beautiful setting. The ruins of the century-old Castlewood Canyon Dam form the centerpiece of the park and leads visitors to hiking trails that wind their way into the deepest regions of the canyon.
Chatfield State Park
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Chatfield's unique opportunities for resource education, diverse ecosystems, expansive trail system coupled with boating in a beautiful setting make the park special for all recreational users.
Cherry Creek State Park
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Cherry Creek, Denver's backyard playground, offers unlimited recreation opportunities anchored around a 880 surface-area lake. Cherry Creek State Park offers a natural prarie environment of gentle, rolling hills and complete outdoor recreation facilities, including camping, group picnic sites and facilities for special events, all in the midst of a busy urban area.
Colorado River State Park
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Pack a lunch and enjoy the day along the Colorado River at one of the sections of Colorado River State Park. The park offers great scenery and is a popular area for hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing and swimming near the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa.
Crawford State Park
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The place for a true escape to the outdoors lies within Colorado's western slope park, Crawford. Crawford State Park is the place to enjoy peace and tranquility in the midst of one of Colorado's most scenic western slope areas. Enjoy fishing, hiking and water recreation in this delightful park.
